Italy's construction reform simplifies procedures and standardizes national building regulations

Italy's Council of Ministers approved a construction reform bill, delegating the government 12 months to revise building regulations. The reform aims to simplify and standardize national construction procedures. Key changes include streamlined processes for legalizing historical building violations, expanded use of silent consent for permits, and the introduction of a single access point for all building-related administrative matters. The reform also seeks to eliminate regional disparities by establishing uniform national standards for building safety, energy efficiency, and compliance, and will rationalize various building permit types.